“Adventurous” is one of the last words I’d use to describe Kentucky rye whiskey. Historically speaking, this style has clung … More
Tag: bardstown
Just the Sip: Elijah Craig Small Batch Review
If there’s one thing whiskey marketers love, it’s a good story. And when it comes to bourbon, few stories feel … More
Pikesville Scoresheet & Review
Many long-time whiskey drinkers might remark that their spirit of choice simply isn’t made like it once was. The actual … More
Evan Williams Bottled in Bond (2020) Scoresheet & Review
Bonded whiskey is an easy category to take for granted in the 21st century. As modern whiskey consumers continually demand … More
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Bottled in Bond Scoresheet & Review
Bourbon fans are always searching for the next big thing. This often manifests in jumping on certain bottles or trends, … More
Old Fitzgerald 16-Year (Spring 2020) Scoresheet & Review
We’re all familiar with the expression, “never judge a book by its cover.” Even if we’re not talking about books, … More
Pursuit United Rye Scoresheet & Review
Bourbon Pursuit is one of the most established names in contemporary bourbon journalism. Hosted by Kenny Coleman, Ryan Cecil, and … More
Elijah Craig Rye Scoresheet & Review
The introduction of Elijah Craig Rye in early 2020 felt equally odd and appropriate. Odd when compared to its peers, … More
Ezra Brooks 99 Scoresheet & Review
Ezra Brooks 90 proof might be the best budget bourbon sleeper I’ve tried to date. Bottles continue trekking up in … More
Willett 8-Year Wheated Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
If I did End of Year posts, then Willett 8-Year Wheated Bourbon would be a frontrunner for the most audacious … More
Willett Family Estate Rye Scoresheet & Review
Willett has always been a tricky distillery for me to pin down. A host of people hold the brand in … More
Penelope Bourbon Barrel Strength (Batch 10) Scoresheet & Review
The folks at Penelope Bourbon have one of the more down-to-earth backstories as far as whiskey producers go. Rather than … More